Refugees

Security

Butezi : a second body found in the camp in a week

A body was found a few meters from the Nyankanda camp in the district of Butezi in the province of Ruyigi (eastern Burundi) on Sunday. It has not been identified.

Refugees

Nakivale (Uganda) : Albino refugees threatened by the scorching sun

Climate change threatens the lives of albinos in Nakivale camp in Uganda. Many of them suffer from critical skin lesions following the burning sun. They are sounding the alarm. INFO

Refugees

Dzaleka (Malawi) : four nurses dismissed

The camp administration and the UNHCR have dismissed nurses after an investigation into the theft of medicines intended for refugees in Dzaleka camp located in Dowa district, some 41 kilometers

Refugees

Tanzania : unilateral reduction of aid for refugees suffering from chronic diseases

The measure is due to the decision of the American Administration which suspended the external aid of which several humanitarian NGOs are beneficiaries. Refugees who received daily medicines to treat

Refugees

Dzaleka (Malawi) : medicines intended for refugees stolen

A large stock of medicines was emptied during the night of February 26 to 27 at the Dzaleka camp in Malawi. Refugees who reported this theft to the police found

Refugees

Kakuma (Kenya) : a dozen refugees injured during the march for drinking water

Since last Friday, the Kakuma camp in Kenya has been the scene of refugees’ protests. On Monday, several dozen refugees marched to the UNHCR office. They were demanding the supply

Refugees

Burundi : increased restrictions that suffocate refugees

Faced with growing security tensions, the Burundian government is imposing new drastic measures on refugees. These restrictions, which limit their freedom of movement and complicate their access to essential resources,

Refugees

Ruyigi : a Congolese refugee found dead

On Sunday, a sordid tragedy shook the Nyankanda refugee camp, located in the district of Butezi, Ruyigi province, in eastern Burundi. Innocent, a Congolese refugee aged over 30 years, was

Criminalité

Mahama (Rwanda) : a young Burundian refugee dies accidentally

The young man suffered from mental disorders. He was studying in a school reserved for people living with disabilities. INFO SOS Médias Burundi Jamali Ndayikengurukiye lived with his family in

Security

Cibitoke : massive influx of Congolese refugees, more than 47,000 people received urgently

In less than two weeks, the province of Cibitoke has seen an influx of nearly 50,000 Congolese refugees fleeing violence in their country. This massive displacement, composed mainly of women